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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.76, 1,916.69 and 456.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.76, 1,916.69 and 456.10 is: 684.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.76 : 1,916.69 = 456.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.76/1,916.69 = 456.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.76x = 1,916.69 × 456.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.76x = 874,202.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,202.31/1,277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.17

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